Governor Deal’s Georgia Stuffed “Cut the Pork” Chops

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• 2 cups packaged cornbread stuffing mix
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 8 ounces diced peaches, undrained
• 6 tablespoons hot water
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 bone-in center loin pork chops (1 inch thick)
• 1/2 cup peach preserves
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1tablespoon Dijon mustard

1. In a small bowl, combine the stuffing mix, pecans, peaches, water and butter.
2. Cut a pocket in each pork chop by slicing almost to the bone. Stuff with the peach mixture and secure with wooden toothpicks. Place in an 11x 7 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
3. Combine preserves, peanut butter and mustard; spread over chops.
4. Cover and bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes or until meat juices run clear